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Scotts Creek

River

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 107 ft³/s over 12 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 0209205053, as of Aug 22, 12:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 107 ft³/s over 12 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 12:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
285 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.01 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 107 ft³/s over 12 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for North Carolina yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SWIFT CREEK AT HWY 43 NR STREETS FERRY, NC (10.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 12:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Scotts Creek

H: 82° L: 72°
Light rain
Light rain
78°
|
Feels like 86°
Precipitation
89%
Humidity
94%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Light rain
78°
3 AM
Moderate rain
74°
6 AM
Moderate rain
72°
9 AM
Overcast
77°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
78°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
81°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
82°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
75°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Scotts Creek?
Scotts Creek is a river in North Carolina.
Can you swim at Scotts Creek?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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